Removing the complete glass slide/tilt sunroof

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Detach all four water drain hoses (1) .

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) .
Loosen wiring harness (2) at all cable clips (arrows) and feed back.

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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Heavy component .
Heavy components can lead to injury or damage .
- Remove and install heavy components with the aid of another person/other persons.
Protect glass slide/tilt sunroof from falling together with a second person.
Loosen screws (1) to (3) .

Fig 1: Glass Slide/Tilt Sunroof Screws Loosening Sequence
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Remove glass slide/tilt sunroof from the vehicle with a helper.